What I will always treasure, more than any medal, is hearing how I may have helped someone feel a little better. 'I'm so grateful to everyone in the UK who sent such supportive and loving messages to me at that time. 'I want to take this moment to thank my team-mates, my friends, and my family, who gave me - and continue to give me - so much love and strength.

The support and encouragement I received was overwhelming, and it fills my heart to think of those positive words.

'I was expecting some criticism at first, but what happened was the complete opposite. 'That was the hardest decision of my life, but I chose to speak out to show mental health struggles are nothing to be ashamed of. This summer, I had to take a step back from competition to recover from an invisible injury,' Biles said. The American gymnast Simone Biles won the Lifetime Achievement Award.īiles, a four-time gold medallist in Rio five years ago, took home a bronze and a silver from Tokyo in the summer, but gained plaudits for prioritising her mental health over competing in certain events. I'm very fortunate, I work with some very good people and they make it much easier for me.' 'Managing in football now is a very complex business. Southgate said: 'I know a lot of the coaches there are outstanding, we've got some brilliant talent in this country. 'Congrats to the other nominees' teams as well, it's a team effort.'Įarlier in the night, England manager Gareth Southgate won the Coach of the Year award, and the team itself won the Team of the Year award following its run to the Euro 2020. 'I want to say thanks to my team, as well. 'The energy this year playing at Wimbledon in front of my home crowd - that was something I've never felt before.

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